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Perfectly proportioned for little hands, these charming pumpkins are just the right size for children. They're small pumpkins at 5 to 6" in diameter, 3.5 to 4" tall, with smooth, deep orange skin and solid, dark green stems. Baby Bear pumpkins were developed by R. Johnston, Jr. and one of its...
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It’s been one year since the 2017 North Bay fires; I’m standing in front of a rectangular patch of charred black earth, three miles from the nearest paved road in the Atlas region of Napa County. Various household items are scattered across the ground; a kitchen oven stands perfectly intact, albeit...
It’s time for the seasonal family trip to your local pumpkin patch. Drive east to Brentwood and visit Enos Farm or Smith Family Farm; take a day trip to the famous pumpkin patch at Swank Farm in Hollister and hitch a ride on a hay cart; or pile in the car and head west to Half Moon Bay for the...
There is nothing better than a jar of homemade strawberry jam or tangy pickles. With the knowledge of what canning methods are safe for which products, you can make a variety of delectable jams, pickles, stews, and sauces! And if you use the freshest produce from your local farmers' market, you'll...
In California, one in eight residents is considered food insecure. In other words, 13 percent of Californians are unable to consistently afford or access healthful, culturally-relevant food. The CalFresh Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is a program which addresses food insecurity, providing over...